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Rising Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,706 Google reviews · Running trail in Lancaster, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Rising Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Expansive recreation destination featuring a playground, a fishing pond & hilltop views.
What runners say about Rising Park
“Park was fairly clean and had more than enough seating everywhere!”
“Beautiful park, good place for bringing your kids, bringing your pets, picnics, and so forth.”
“Beautiful views great park very peaceful the hike to the top is not easy but worth it”
It is a short hike to the top. It shows a nice view of Lancaster, OH. There is a nice playground for the kids, tennis courts, and a large pond. It would be a great location to take pictures!🤗. Very well kept park!
Beautiful park we came upon by accident heading out of town. So glad we did. Walked the trail up to the most amazing view of Lancaster. If we lived here, this would be my go to spot.
Beautiful views great park very peaceful the hike to the top is not easy but worth it
Excellent park to hike, hang out, play with kids or to catch the most amazing sunset over Lancaster. Those of us from here know it and we love sharing it with those we know. If you explore, you can find carvings in the face dating back to the early 1800s.
Trail conditions & character
“The views are fantastic, I’m sure the town is even more glorious when the Fall colors come in.”
“Be prepared for a steep hike if you want to see the view over Lancaster.”
“Beautiful views great park very peaceful the hike to the top is not easy but worth it”
“A beautiful pond with a water fountain just about in the middle of it.”
Plan your run at Rising Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadwater — reported by runners
- Websitelancasterparks.com
- Phone+1 740-687-6651
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Tuesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Wednesday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Friday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Saturday | 7 am–7 pm |
| Sunday | 7 am–7 pm |
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